FG gives new directives to foreign airlines in Nigeria, gives date for execution

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International airlines have been directed by the aviation minister to hire local caterers for their in-flight meals
For strict compliance starting from January 1, 2025, all foreign airlines are expected to follow this directive
After a Lufthansa representative paid a courtesy call, the information was reportedly leaked

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The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on behalf of the Federal Government, has instructed international airlines to use local caterers for their in-flight meals.

FG gives new directives to foreign airlines

On October 15, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) received a letter written by Hassan Ejibunu, the Director in charge of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, announcing this direction on behalf of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The new regulation is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, according to a Punch report.

In the letter, Ejibunu stated,

“I am directed by the Minister of Aviation to convey his decision mandating all outbound flights from Nigeria, particularly foreign airlines, to utilize local caterers for on-board meals. You are hereby instructed to inform all foreign airlines of this decision for strict compliance starting from January 1, 2025.”

In a related development, Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, confirmed the authenticity of the directive.

He stated,

“Although it is true, the information was leaked following a courtesy visit by a delegate from Lufthansa.

In a recent report, however, Festus Keyamo, has said that Nigeria has been removed from the global aviation backlist as the country’s aviation rating rose to 75.5%.

Keyamo disclosed this as he commissioned the Juhi-2 aviation fuel depot at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday, October 17, 2024.